You open an individual retirement account known as an inherited IRA on inheriting a tax-advantaged retirement plan like an IRA or 401(k). The heir needs to transfer such assets from...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/24/2021
Taxation is never easy. And for many Americans, this year is even more difficult.There are many general challenges between the mid-season changes to the tax code, the various incentive...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 07/17/2021
Your credit can take the biggest hit after bankruptcy - the negative sign can stay on your credit report for ten years. But you can rebuild your credit with hard work and responsible...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 07/06/2021
For federal tax purposes, inheritance is not classified as income, no matter what you inherited – cash, property, or investment. However, whatever you earn on such an inherited...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 07/06/2021
With a health savings account (HSA), anyone that has a high deductible health plan that qualifies can use pre-tax dollars for approved medical expenses. The money is kept using an...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 06/25/2021
Money is a fun thing when it passes between family and friends, especially if you are the one who borrows or lends a loan to a family member or close friend.The Federal Reserve's...
Posted by Taxes Made EZ Inc on 06/25/2021
A tax credit allows you to deduct a certain amount of money from the taxes you owe. It differs from a tax deduction, which allows you to reduce your taxable income. Tax credits are...
Posted by Rosovich & Associates, Inc. on 06/24/2021
Many people would love to withdraw early from their 401(k) since they feel it is their money. However, some rules make this a bad idea. 401(k) exist in two types – Roth...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 06/11/2021
After Hurricane Katrina, it became quite common for Congress to enact tax legislation that provides tax relief for victims of natural disasters. The Internal Revenue Code's (IRC)...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 05/19/2021